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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.92, 38,048.74 and 14,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.92, 38,048.74 and 14,995.67 is: 20,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.92 : 38,048.74 = 14,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.92/38,048.74 = 14,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.92x = 38,048.74 × 14,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.92x = 570,566,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,566,121.22/27,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.49

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